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Business chamber’s biannual business confidence index falls

The biannual business confidence index of the Economic Research Institute (GVI) of the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MKIK)...

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Hungary’s GDP growth hits 8.2% y.o.y. in Q1

The gross domestic product of Hungary increased by 8.2% according to raw data and by 8% according to seasonally and...

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A Very Difficult Math Problem for the Government

Three-quarters of the budget deficit planned for the whole year has already been reached in the first quarter. If the...

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Burnout Among the Post-COVID Challenges

With the world economy barely recovered from COVID setbacks, it is now hit by the effects of the war in...

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Base Rate Hikes Continue as Inflation Soars

The Hungarian central bank has raised its key rate by 100 basis points, bringing it closer to the one-week deposit...

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Editorial: Getting Committed to ESG and Sustainability

About eight years ago, I had a startling meeting with a former senior executive at a real estate consultancy firm...

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Bulgaria consumer confidence deteriorates in Q2

Bulgaria's consumer confidence indicator decreased by 4.9 percentage points to -41.4 in the second quarter of 2022, according to data...

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EBRD puts Hungary GDP growth at 3.5% in 2022

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) forecast Hungary's economy will expand 3.5% this year in a report published...

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Poland: Almost 42% more entities disappeared on year in Q1

According to the data of Poland's Ministry of Development and Technology, in the first quarter of this year, over 63,100...

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High inflation may lead to mid-year wage increases

The high inflation may prompt mid-year wage increases, writes business daily Világgazdaság. The Permanent Consultative Forum of the Competition Sector...

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Hungarian Bankholding puts 2022 GDP growth at 5.9%

A GDP growth of 5.9% is expected this year in Hungary, the analysts of Hungarian Bankholding said at the press...

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PMI climbs to 58.9 in April

Hungary's seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rose to 58.9 points in April from 57.6 in March, the Hungarian Association of...

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Prepare for Monetary Climate Change: Is This the end of Pax Americana?

Monetary climate change (to borrow a phrase from author and columnist Ron Stoeferle) is happening far faster than environmental climate...

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Analysts Warn Core Inflation Remains High

While the significant acceleration of core inflation indicates considerable inflationary pressure, the March figure was somewhat lower than analysts’ expectations....

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Editorial: Tourist Market Falling Victim to Russo-Ukraine War

The first day back in the office after the long Easter weekend brought some sobering news about what appears to...

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One in Six Hungarian Adults Has Lost Money to Cyberfraud, CIB Survey Finds

Nearly half of Hungarian adults have encountered a cyberfraud attempt, and 16% have lost money, according to a representative survey...

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Economic and Geopolitical Uncertainty Should Change how we Grow, not Whether we Grow

Economic volatility, geopolitical disruption, and technological change are making long-term decisions harder for business leaders. Yet uncertainty does not remove...

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Hungary’s GDP Grows 1.5% in Q3 as Industry Offsets Drought Hit

Hungary’s GDP grew 1.5% year-on-year in the Q3 2026, supported by industry and services, while drought-hit agriculture held back the...

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Hungary Sets 2030 Euro Readiness Goal in Growth and Deficit Plan

Hungary aims to meet the conditions for euro adoption by 2030 while lifting growth above 3% and reducing budget deficit...

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Hungarian Business Confidence Improves as Consumer Sentiment Weakens

Business confidence edged higher in Hungary in October, while consumer sentiment deteriorated, according to economic research institute GKI....

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Kopint-Tárki Forecasts Hungary’s GDP Growth at 2.5% in 2027

Economic research institute Kopint-Tárki expects Hungary’s GDP to grow by approximately 2.5% in 2027, according to a new forecast released...

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MNB Keeps Base Rate Unchanged, Lower Inflation Target Signals Tighter Stance

The Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) left Hungary’s benchmark rate at 5.5% at its most recent...

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Hungarian Business Groups Urge Changes to Draft Wealth Tax

Fourteen Hungarian business organizations have issued a joint statement calling for changes to the proposed wealth tax, including relief for...

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AI Boom, USD 100 Oil and 5% Bond Yields Reshape Investment Outlook

An AI-driven technology rally, oil prices above USD 100 and U.S. Treasury yields around 5% are reshaping investment opportunities, according...

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VOSZ Business Confidence Index Declines in Q3 2026

Hungarian business association VOSZ’s business confidence index fell two percentage points to 50% in the third quarter of 2026, according...

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Editorial: In Praise of the Diplomatic Dance

The improved mood evident across Hungary following the Tisza government’s assumption of power appears to have extended well beyond the...

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EY Urges Early Preparation for Hungary’s Proposed Wealth Tax

Hungary’s proposed wealth tax could create new obligations for wealthy individuals, trusts and private foundations, with the first assessment generally...

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IMF Sees Window for Hungary’s Economic Revival, Urges Swift Reforms

Hungary has a “uniquely favorable window of opportunity” to revitalize its economy, but must act quickly to turn market confidence...

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Equilor: 2033 Earliest Date for Hungary to Adopt the Euro

Hungary could adopt the euro no earlier than 2033, according to a new assessment by Equilor Investment, which acknowledges improving...